Chapter XII · Chapter 12

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was not in an enviable frame of mind.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

causing envy

From this reading He was not in an enviable frame of mind.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading He was not in an enviable frame of mind.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

the act of giving

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He was not in an enviable frame of mind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not in an enviable frame of mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

and nothing more

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

characterized by extravagance and profusion

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

smoke and exhale strongly

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

with speed

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

witty language used to convey insults or scorn

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

move stealthily

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

make square

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

create by training and teaching

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.

interact in a certain way

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was not in an enviable frame of mind.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

at the time that

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He stowed away his belongings in the car-rack,--his bag, umbrella, and the overcoat which seemed a sarcasm upon the torrid heat of the car.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A flat, square package which formed part of his luggage he treated with more respectful courtesy, giving it the window-seat, and watching with care lest it slip from the position in which he had propped it.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading When the engine ceased to puff, and the bell to ring, when the wheels began to revolve and the landscape to move slowly out of sight, Flint leaned out of the window for one more glance at the dull little cluster of houses, beautiful only for what it connoted; then he drew in his head, and settled himself against the cushions of wool plush to which railroad companies treat their passengers in August.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading "PIPPA PASSES" The train for New York came along duly, and Flint clambered into it as quickly as the impediment of his luggage permitted.